Provisional job offer...advice needed!

I am 5+6 with my second baby and before I fell pregnant I was looking for another job, I was offered a job provisionally in March (again before falling pregnant) but things have been moving slowly with the DBS and references. By the time I start the job I am likely to be at least 10 or 11 weeks pregnant (hopefully it's a sticky bean!)

I am looking for advice as to whether to tell them now or once I have a formal offer of the job, I know they cannot discriminate against me for being pregnant but I'm tying myself in knots as I'll be signing my contract then telling going on mat leave 4 or 5 months later!

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You're right they cant discriminate against you. In an ideal world i personally would think i'd have to give them a reasonable amount of time to arrange cover. Legally though you dont have to inform your employer until week 15 before due date so about 25 weeks pregnant.

I've no real advice because this situation would stress me out aswell, good luck! Xx

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